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Where to Register to Vote

As a West Virginia resident, you can register to vote online, in person at the Secretary of State's Office, in person at your county clerk's office, at your local West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office, or by mail to your local county clerk's office.

West Virginia Voter Registration requirements:

You must be a United States citizen.

You must be a West Virginia resident.

You must not be deemed "mentally incompetent" by the court.

You must be 18 years old or older before the general election or special election.

You are not currently incarcerated, on probation, or on parole for a treason or bribery in an election.

You are not currently incarcerated, on probation, or on parole for a felony conviction*.

*Your voting rights are restored after you complete your supervised release and you should re-register to vote.

Note: Homeless residents are allowed to vote as long as they can provide an address for a shelter, assistance center, or family member.

Registering to Vote in West Virginia

The voter registration process is simple. You may register to vote in one of three ways.

Where to Register to Vote

As a West Virginia resident, you can register to vote online, in person at the Secretary of State's Office, in person at your county clerk's office, at your local West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office, or by mail to your local county clerk's office.

West Virginia Voter Registration requirements:

You must be a United States citizen.

You must be a West Virginia resident.

You must not be deemed "mentally incompetent" by the court.

You must be 18 years old or older before the general election or special election.

You are not currently incarcerated, on probation, or on parole for a treason or bribery in an election.

You are not currently incarcerated, on probation, or on parole for a felony conviction*.

*Your voting rights are restored after you complete your supervised release and you should re-register to vote.

Note: Homeless residents are allowed to vote as long as they can provide an address for a shelter, assistance center, or family member.

Registering to Vote in West Virginia

The voter registration process is simple. You may register to vote in one of three ways.